Tata's iPhone factory in India has now been closed indefinitely after a fire, and Apple may have to turn back to China to avoid a shortfall in production.

Extensive damage from a fire at Tata Group's iPhone component plant in southern India could disrupt production and impact Apple ’s ability to meet the expected surge in demand during India’s festive season,

Extensive damage from a fire at Tata Group's Apple iPhone component plant in southern India could hamper production ahead of a festive season sales surge, an industry watcher and a source said, forcing the US firm's suppliers to arrange critical parts from China or elsewhere.